Brian Murray of Shift Capital

Episode 44 of the Transforming Cities podcast, hosted by Authentic, titled "Brian Murray of Shift Capital" was published on February 1, 2021 and runs 53 minutes.

February 1, 2021 ·53m · Transforming Cities

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Summary

On this episode I’m speaking with Brian Murray, the CEO and Founder of Shift Capital, a Certified B-Corp impact real estate group headquartered in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia and focused on aligning capital and philanthropy with underserved communities. Brian is a seasoned entrepreneur who strives to be a catalyst for positive change. Through his work at Shift, Brian is focused on finding better solutions at the intersection of society’s most difficult urban challenges - intergenerational poverty, urban revitalization, access to opportunity, and community displacement. Shift Capital is a national leader in creating more inclusive neighborhoods. Shift’s first fund, Shift Neighborhood Fund, takes a place-based approach to neighborhoods in North Philadelphia that have suffered decades of neglect.  Through inclusive economic strategies, mission-aligned capital, and a community focus, Shift has sought to change the narrative around how communities can benefit from positive change. Brian is a Peace Corps alumnus and an MBA graduate of Yale School of Management. Related links for this episode: · Shift Capital · SHIFT on Instagram · SHIFT on Twitter · J-centrel · J-centrel on Instagram · Jumpstart Kensington · Smith & Roller · The Menkiti Group · Mosaic Development Partners · Trust Neighborhoods · Seawall Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com © 2021 Authentic Form & Function

Episode Description

Brian is a seasoned entrepreneur who strives to be a catalyst for positive change. Through his work at Shift, Brian is focused on finding better solutions at the intersection of society’s most difficult urban challenges - intergenerational poverty, urban revitalization, access to opportunity, and community displacement.

Shift Capital is a national leader in creating more inclusive neighborhoods. Shift’s first fund, Shift Neighborhood Fund, takes a place-based approach to neighborhoods in North Philadelphia that have suffered decades of neglect. Through inclusive economic strategies, mission-aligned capital, and a community focus, Shift has sought to change the narrative around how communities can benefit from positive change.

Brian is a Peace Corps alumnus and an MBA graduate of Yale School of Management.